Series GW
Toggles
Ultra-Thin Rockers
Rockers
B
General
Specifications
Electrical Capacity (Resistive Load)
Logic Level:
0.4VA maximum @ 28V AC/DC maximum
(Applicable Range 0.1mA ~ 0.1A @ 20mV ~ 28V)
Note: Find additional explanation of operating range in Supplement section.
Programmable Illuminated PB
Pushbuttons
Other Ratings
Contact Resistance:
Insulation Resistance:
Dielectric Strength:
Mechanical Life:
Electrical Life:
Nominal Operating Force:
Angle of Throw:
80 milliohms maximum
500 megohms minimum @ 500V DC
500V AC minimum for 1 minute minimum
50,000 operations minimum
50,000 operations minimum
For Rockers 1.70N; for Paddles 1.30N
28°
Keylocks
Materials & Finishes
Slides
Actuator:
Case:
Sealing Ring:
Movable Contact:
Stationary Contacts:
Base:
Mounting Bracket:
Terminals:
Glass fiber reinforced polyamide (UL94V-0)
Glass fiber reinforced polyamide (UL94V-0)
Nitrile butadiene rubber
Phosphor bronze with gold plating
Phosphor bronze with gold plating
Glass fiber reinforced polyamide (UL94V-0)
Phosphor bronze with tin plating
Phosphor bronze with gold plating
Rotaries
Environmental Data
Tactiles
Operating Temperature Range:
Humidity:
Vibration:
Shock:
–30°C through +85°C (–22°F through +185°F)
90 ~ 95% humidity for 240 hours @ 40°C (104°F)
10 ~ 55Hz with peak-to-peak amplitude of 1.5mm traversing the frequency range & returning
in 1 minute; 3 right angled directions for 2 hours
50G (490m/s
2
) acceleration (tested in 6 right angled directions, with 5 shocks in each direction)
Tilt
PCB Processing
Touch
Soldering:
Cleaning:
Wave Soldering Recommended: See Profile A in Supplement section.
Manual Soldering: See Profile A in Supplement section..
These devices are not process sealed. Hand clean locally using alcohol based solution.
Indicators
Standards & Certifications
Flammability Standards:
UL94V-0 actuator & case/base
The GW Series rockers have not been tested for UL recognition or CSA certification.
These switches are designed for use in a low-voltage, low-current, logic-level circuit.
When used as intended in a logic-level circuit, the results do not produce hazardous energy.
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Series GW
Toggles
B
Detent mechanism design of coil spring, plunger, and
plastic detent results incrisp and positive actuation.
Extremely thin size allows high density PCB mounting
and makes these switchesideal for handheld equipment.
Award-winning STC contact mechanism with benefits
unavailable in conventional mechanisms: smoother,
positive detent actuation, increased contact stability
and unparalleled logic-level reliability. (Additional
STC details in Terms & Acronyms; see Supplement
section.)
Molded-in, epoxy sealed terminals lock out flux and
other contaminants.
.100” x .100” (2.54mm x 2.54mm) terminal spacing conforms
to standard PC board grid spacing for straight and angle mounting.
Actual Size
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Indicators
Touch
Tilt
Tactiles
Slides
Rotaries
Keylocks
Programmable Illuminated PB
Combination of dust cover and closely fit housing, actuator,
and interior pivot provides protection for contacts.
Pushbuttons
Various colored rockers and paddles.
Rockers
Distinctive
Characteristics
Series GW
Toggles
Ultra-Thin Rockers
TYPICAL SWITCH ORDERING EXAMPLE
Rockers
B
GW
Poles
1
2
SPDT
DPDT
2
ON
1
2
Actuators
R
B
C
H
White
Red
Gray
C
Actuator Colors
P
H
V
P
PC Terminals
Straight
Right Angle
Vertical
Pushbuttons
Programmable Illuminated PB
Circuit
NONE
ON
R
L
Rocker
Paddle
DESCRIPTION FOR TYPICAL ROCKER ORDERING EXAMPLE
GW12RCP
Red Rocker Cap
Keylocks
Straight PC Terminals
SPDT
ON-NONE-ON Circuit
Rotaries
POLES & CIRCUIT
Rocker Position
Pole
Model
GW12
GW22
Up
Center
Down
Up
Connected Terminals
Center
Down
Throw & Schematics
Note: Terminal numbers are not
actually on the switch.
SPDT
DPDT
4
5 (COM)
4
5
(COM)
6
1
6
2
3
Slides
SP
DP
ON
ON
NONE
NONE
ON
ON
5-6
5-6 2-3
OPEN
OPEN
5-4
5-4 2-1
Tactiles
TYPICAL SWITCH DIMENSIONS
Straight PC
(0.25) Typ
.010
(3.0)
.118
(1.35)
.053
P/N This Side
(0.4) Dia Typ
.016
Single Pole
1
4
5
3
6
Tilt
(7.0)
.276
28°
(2.54) Typ
.100
(4.5)
.177
(2.3)
.091
(7.0)
.276
(2.6)
.102
Touch
(2.54)
.100
4
5
6
(2.54) Typ
.100
(0.25) Typ
.010
(2.54)
.100
(0.6) Dia Typ
.024
Indicators
GW12RCP
On single pole models positions 1 & 3 are support pins.
(0.25) Typ
.010
(3.0)
.118
Straight PC
Double Pole
P/N This Side
(0.4) Dia Typ
.016
28°
(2.54) Typ
.100
1
2
3
4
5
6
Accessories
(7.0)
.276
(2.54)
.100
4
5
6
1
2
3
(2.54) Typ
.100
Supplement
(2.6)
.102
(0.25) Typ
.010
(4.5)
.177
(3.8)
.150
(7.0)
.276
(2.6)
.102
(2.54)
.100
(0.6) Dia Typ
.024
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